Is conceding considered poor form?

[peterz10]

I always concede even if it is the last turn if I perceive that I will lose the game. For example, if scores are similar and with me at a slight disadvantage in end game scoring cards, and then the opponent throws out an eagle + association when I only have association I don't care if they are playing out the final association action I will just concede the game because I know the game is lost. Not to save time but because I know the game is lost and there isn't any point to play out my move. If you really want to see the stats or whatever at the end of the game, if that really is so important to you, then I would expect you to tell me beforehand to not concede, not me asking first "can I concede" and wait for your yes.

[Chocobo Kick]

When a game is definitely closed, 100% i concede or would like my opponent to concede, there is no fun for me playing a game i already know the results, i dont care about statistics, im very pragmatic when playing arena, just move into next game.

[Lauris7]

I always concede even if it is the last turn if I perceive that I will lose the game. For example, if scores are similar and with me at a slight disadvantage in end game scoring cards, and then the opponent throws out an eagle + association when I only have association I don't care if they are playing out the final association action I will just concede the game because I know the game is lost. Not to save time but because I know the game is lost and there isn't any point to play out my move. If you really want to see the stats or whatever at the end of the game, if that really is so important to you, then I would expect you to tell me beforehand to not concede, not me asking first "can I concede" and wait for your yes.

How many people have asked you that? Was there even a single one? I am not obsessed with statistics, but even if I would, I wouldn't go into chat 2 turns or last turn and pre-emptively ask to not concede. Anyone who thought of that or is doing, I would call them crazy...

[Monkeyunit]

Aslo, asking someone to not concede in the first few moves of a game can easily be seen as very rude.

[Retired Actuary]

It's clear from this thread that some consider it poor form, and some don't. I'm in the latter group, in fact I'd prefer that you concede if I lay down a late burst of points, and I promise you that I will do (and have done) the same - the game is over, and let's move on and play another one (unless you red-thumb me, and that's perfectly fine as well).

I will admit I don't understand the stats argument, or what maybe some folks are looking for, so I'm open to hearing differently.

[Jellby]

Possible views:

1. Winning/losing is all that matters. If I can't win, I concede.
2. Winning/losing is all that matters. I will never win if I concede, so I play to the end... maybe the other player will make a blunder or lose connection.
3. Having fun is all that matters. There's no fun in playing a game that's already decided, I concede so I can have fun in another game.
4. Having fun is all that matters. I enjoy playing the game and don't care about the score, so I always play to the end.

Take your pick.

[TheNameWasTaken]

Conceding ruins statistics and takes away the winner's potential satisfaction of seeing their engine at work, or some huge play bring major points. To me, that's bad form. I never concede, and would be disappointed if an opponent conceded to me without asking first.

[Lord Chanter]

Possible views:

1. Winning/losing is all that matters. If I can't win, I concede.
2. Winning/losing is all that matters. I will never win if I concede, so I play to the end... maybe the other player will make a blunder or lose connection.
3. Having fun is all that matters. There's no fun in playing a game that's already decided, I concede so I can have fun in another game.
4. Having fun is all that matters. I enjoy playing the game and don't care about the score, so I always play to the end.

Take your pick.

Greatest post in this thread so far

[Archisian]

Who cares? You won the match. Why does your opponent need to give you more than that? Seems to me that you are the selfish one for expecting your opponent to sit through the rest of the game knowing that they have no chance to win just so you can get some extra euphoric satisfaction at the end. Just take the W and move on.

[kaldarr]

I'm late to the discussion, and can clearly valid points on both sides.

I think conceding as a concept is fine, but in my view timing matters.
What tends to frustrate me is when someone concedes during my turn. It feels like we're in a conversation and they just walk away mid-sentence. I get that it's about saving time. I'm all for efficiency, but to do so when I'm actively clicking cards is just dismissive and rude.

Personally, I’d support an etiquette where concessions wait until the opponent has finished their move.